Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know what's going on with my skin. It's dry, itchy, and has white spots and red dots. It's very uncomfortable. Do I need to take medicine for eczema?Doctor's answer:
If it occurs again and eczema is suspected to be caused by dampness, it may lead to fatigue, weakness, and heaviness in the body. In such cases, medication may be necessary to prevent the condition from worsening. It is recommended that you consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and take some dampness-dispelling Chinese herbal medicines. Additionally, cupping therapy can be used in conjunction. In daily life, you can also try cooking soups with herbs like five-fingered fig (Wuzhimaotao), ginseng (Wujiapi), and poria (Fuling). For localized eczema, topical ointments that help reduce dampness, swelling, and pain can be applied. Please follow the doctor's advice regarding specific medications.